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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Thoughts for Thursday—Don’t Leave Me Behind
Some cats have a little or a lot of separation anxiety. There are things you can do to help calm and/or appease them (while lessening your own guilt for leaving them). Those sad eyes get me every time when Lily … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—Do You Know Where Your Cat Is?
Yesterday, we became educated about microchipping cats and this always brings up the debate about cats being kept inside as opposed to roaming outside. I think we all love the vision of a cat in nature—chasing a butterfly in … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday—Let’s Talk Micro-chipping
And the special day, week, and month designations continue. This is “National Microchipping Month.” What are the benefits of microchipping your cat? Why is it a good idea? Here’s are a couple of great sites designed to answering this and … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday—Adopt a Cat Month
June is a busy month for pets. This is “Adopt a Cat Month,” and there’s still time to rescue a cat or two. Just visit your local animal shelter and I’m sure you’ll meet a cat or kitten face-to-face who … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday—Cats At Work
According to some sites, this is “Take Your Cat to Work Day.” Can you just imagine the chaos and distractions in a busy workplace should several employees bring their cats? Some of us work with cats in the office … Continue reading
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Bring Your Best Game Thursday—Preparing Pets for Disaster
Did you know that June is National Pet Preparedness Month? And there’s a reason for this—June marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic. Those of you who typically experience hurricanes probably have a plan for your family. … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—What Goes Into the Production of a Book Part 2
How do I approach my stories? Sometimes I have a basic idea of the story I want to tell—maybe I’ve chosen the setting or the characters who will be involved and a basic plot. But for the most part, I … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday—What Goes Into the Production of a Book?
This is a question I’m often asked when I’m out and about sharing my expertise on authorship or simply chatting with a friend or colleague over designer coffee. If it’s something you’ve wondered about, stay tuned. All authors don’t operate … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday—What’s Happening in the Klepto Cat Mystery Factory?
Today is my birthday, so I’m going to indulge myself. For a couple of years now, I’ve brought you some interesting, amazing, fascinating, thought-provoking stories and facts featuring cats. And I’ve enjoyed sharing some of my cat photos and those … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday—Cozy Cats
We all know that cats are the epitome of creature comforts. More than any other animal, they know how to find their comfort zone and they will indulge in it wholly and completely every chance they get, whether it … Continue reading
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